Cosmetics rules set for overhaul under draft decree
January 24, 2026 | 11:21
Administrative reform in cosmetics management is accelerating, with a draft decree aimed at easing business procedures and strengthening consumer protection.
Policy obstacles being addressed in drug licensing and renewal
January 22, 2026 | 20:17
The Advisory Council for Drug Registration proposes addressing institutional obstacles related to licensing and renewal of pharmaceuticals and vaccines.
Medtronic Vietnam and DMSA partner to enhance stroke care and treatment
January 21, 2026 | 11:10
Medtronic Vietnam and the Department of Medical Services Administration have agreed on a programme to enhance the quality of stroke care and treatment.
Two national hospitals expand capacity with new facilities
December 20, 2025 | 09:00
Local access to high-quality healthcare is set to improve as the second facilities of Bach Mai and Viet Duc hospitals are put into operation.
Strategic cooperation promotes personal hygiene awareness
October 31, 2024 | 14:43
As infectious illness outbreaks continue to grow, washing hands with soap is one of the most efficient ways to prevent the spread of these diseases.
Increasing private investment in healthcare – A long journey ahead
February 27, 2024 | 16:43
While making efforts to attract investment, the healthcare sector yet to meet its expectations. Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, Deputy Minister of Health, talked with VIR’s Bich Thuy the next steps ahead to make improvements.
Unilever Vietnam and Ministry of Health strengthen partnership
July 05, 2023 | 11:00
Unilever Vietnam and the Ministry of Health have just signed a strategic cooperation programme titled For a healthy and sustainable Vietnam until 2028.
Domestic pharmaceutical firms encouraged to produce rare medicines: official
October 30, 2022 | 20:15
The Ministry of Health (MoH) will propose to the Government to issue policies aimed at encouraging domestic pharmaceutical enterprises to produce rare medicines in order to ensure domestic supply, said Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong said at the Government’s regular press conference on October 29.
Vietnam to issue e-vaccine passports from April 15
April 04, 2022 | 17:58
The Ministry of Health is preparing the issuance of e-vaccine passports from April 15 to facilitate people’s travelling.
Addressing gender-biased sex selection in Vietnam
March 08, 2022 | 11:33
Multi-sectoral cooperation among all parties is required to challenge gender stereotypes and address the issue of gender-biased sex selection (GBSS) in the nation.
MoH accelerates vaccination to administer booster shot to all adults in Q1/2022
December 27, 2021 | 15:00
The MoH and MoFA held a meeting on the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, highlighting full vaccination and partnerships against epidemics.
Vast majority of Vietnamese population to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before 2022
December 20, 2021 | 07:43
Vietnam aims to increase the coverage of full COVID-19 vaccination to over 95 per cent of the adult population by the end of December.
Stakeholders seek to enhance quality of rare disease treatment in Vietnam
December 03, 2021 | 17:24
National Children’s Hospital and the Medical Services Administration jointly held a meeting on rare disease management.
Vietnam gears up preparations for COVID-19 vaccination for children
October 31, 2021 | 10:03
The MoH an online training programme about COVID-19 vaccination for children aged 12-17 to ensure safety when the campaign starts in early November.
Vietnam's health sector cuts business conditions
October 08, 2021 | 11:49
Businesses in the health sector are expected to benefit from a reduction and simplification of business conditions by the government.
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